Association Between SQSTM1 Dysregulation and Risk in Alopecia Areata: A Mendelian Randomization Study
November 2025
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Studysummary In this study, six metabolic reprogramming-related genes, including SQSTM1, were significantly associated with alopecia areata, with elevated SQSTM1 mRNA and protein levels observed in affected hair follicles compared to healthy controls.
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